Gary's relationship with animals began when he was seven, and soon he was connecting with other like-minded souls around the world.

It was many years until he finally established Cinemazoo, but whatever career he pursued—and he has pursued many—all doors were leading him closer to Cinemazoo, a refuge for animals located in the city of Surrey, outside of Vancouver.

From the 30 years since Cinemazoo was established, the number of exotic animals in his care has risen to over 300.